When referring to the highest point or most active period of something, the phrase "peak stage" comes to mind. However, there are various synonyms that can be used to express the same idea. "Pinnacle" suggests the highest point or summit of something, while "zenith" refers to the point in the sky directly above the observer and more broadly represents the highest point in a process or journey. "Summit" is also commonly used for the highest point or culmination of something, whereas "apex" refers to the topmost point or the climax of a process or cycle. Other synonyms include "culmination", "climax", and "top".